Monday, October 31, 2016

Ham, Cheese, Apple Butter and Dijon Sandwiches

My husband and I first tasted these delightfully different ham sandwiches at our daughter and son-in-law's home last fall. When I spotted apple butter at the store recently, I was reminded of those sandwiches and how wonderfully tasty they were.

Toasted ciabatta rolls, a unique and delicious combination of apple
butter and Dijon mustard with warm, melted cheese over delicate ham
slices make a sandwich that is absolutely perfect for fall, football
parties or a hearty treat after leaf-raking.

There's nothing better to boost your spirits as the leaves tumble to the ground!

Pardon me for eating in front of you, I couldn't wait.

I don't know what the weather has been like where you live, but it's
been a rather gloomy and rainy October here. Days with sunshine have
been few and far between. Most days, the only sun I've seen was the brass
one resting in my garden. Yes, those nasturtiums below are still blooming as we
haven't had a hard frost yet! Right now, we are surrounded by a beautiful sea of gold, but in a very short time our trees will be bare :( Hang on, I need another bite!

Place rolls, cut side up, on baking sheet and brush tops with olive oil.

Broil until rolls begin to brown around edges, about 2 minutes (watch carefully). Remove from oven.

Spread
about a teaspoon of Dijon mustard on each roll half, then spread with a
rounded teaspoon or so of apple butter. Top with ham, then cheese.
Broil until cheese melts and begins to bubble and brown in spots, about 2
minutes.

I like apple butter but never know when to use the treat. I like marmalade slathered on buttered biscuits and strawberry jam on toast. I am most happy to have this sandwich to enjoy apple butter. Fall is looking lovely at your home. Our color is just getting started.

This is my kind of sandwich Susan! There is something so terrific about sweet, savory, salty and cheesy! I never thought to combine apple butter with mustard but wow! LOVE, love, love your color photos. Looks like you're having a beautiful fall. Happy Tuesday!

These sandwiches look awesome, and yes...I imagine how the apple butter would add an extra flavor to the sandwiches...Beautiful autumn pictures...which we do not get here in California...so I am totally amazed by it...Have a wonderful week Susan :)

Susan, I love the ingredients here and those pictures honestly made my tummy growl! I love the look of open-face sandwiches too, they are just so inviting. These sandwiches definitely sound like a delicious snack and I've bookmarked this post! The pictures of those colorful, fall leaves are just stunning! :)

Can hardly wait to try these sandwiches with our homemade apple butter. After watching the people making it at the festival, I will really appreciate the taste of it on such a special sandwich. Thanks Susan.

We have had one of the most beautiful of falls here in western Pennsylvania -- soon to give way to real winter. But I've enjoyed every day. Now, if only I had had one of those sandwiches after leaf raking yesterday!

Love the fall photos, Susan. It's one of the few things I miss living in Florida.Great sammie...my mother used to make something similar (without the apple butter), wrap them in foil and freeze. Then when grandkids came for lunch, she'd pop them in the oven.

Sue your sandwich looks divine!! Never had apple butter before, but I think I will have to get some soon,.,. I have to tell you how much we all admire your gorgeous garden just beautiful - every season!

O-M-G!!! I cannot WAIT to make these delicious sandwiches! It includes some of my favorite things (HELLO ham & cheese!) and sounds supremely perfect for Fall. Thanks again for another amazing recipe - I'm always inspired by the deliciousness:)

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